Preconstruction Services Manager - Research (id:84011) - University of Maine

The Preconstruction Services Manager for Research will provide leadership and expertise to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School (OVPRDGS) of for the University of Maine Orono campus and University of Maine Machias campus. This position will provide complete capital project delivery in close coordination with University of Maine System (UMS) Capital Planning & Project Management (CPPM), other team members of Space & Capital Management Services, Facilities Management Shops, designers, architects, engineers, and builders. This position is responsible for the development, design, and acts as owner’s representative during construction for all Research capital projects, including large new construction projects to minor renovations and repairs. This position will help the OVPRDGS with project conceptualization, design, and construct their projects while exercising appropriate control over project budget and schedule. This position will guide through move-in, occupancy, turnover, and assist both end-users and Facilities Management Operations as they begin to operate the completed space. As the project moves into construction phase this position will work with a UMS CPPM Project Manager, who will oversee construction activities, in delivery of a successful project. The position requires significant expertise in the construction field, effective communication and interaction with campus and facilities constituencies, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to assume significant responsibility while ensuring a safe, modern, efficient, and effective environment for our students, employees, and public. This position is empowered to make decisions necessary to balance every project’s competing priorities within the framework of process control and University procurement rules. While this position is primarily for Research related construction but may be assigned to non-research projects depending on workload. Typical hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

• Typically requires the education of a relevant bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in construction including building renovation, alteration and new building construction.  An equivalent combination of appropriate formal education and signification leadership and management experience in the construction industry/field may be accepted in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree requirement. 
• Previous successful experience organizing and managing multiple priorities, activities, and projects concurrently.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in project management/preconstruction services management.  Preferably additional experience with research related projects. 
• Knowledge and skills in preparation of plans, specifications, purchase requisitions, bids, quotes, record keeping and payment in accordance with standard construction practices.
• Knowledge and experience in multiple project delivery methods the include design-bid-build, design-build, target value design, public-private-partnership, and others.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards such as BOCA, NFPA, NEC, ADA.
• Experience working in a higher education institutional setting with an emphasis on working with committees and constituencies strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess computer skills that are adequate to permit effective use of Facilities Management data and communication systems.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Ability to reach, kneel, stand, walk up and down stairs, and climb ladders to heights of 20 feet.
• Ability to travel, requiring a valid driver’s license.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: April 22, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: April 29, 2024
Tentative start date: June 3, 2024

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).